Was the iPod Killed Too Soon? — New Music Player Emerges

Was the iPod killed too soon? The allure of a music player without the phone attached remains a compelling mirage even in 2024 for many people. Astell&Kern is building an oasis with its P1 Digital Audio Player.

The unstoppable rise of Swedish music tech

The Swedish capital has developed a reputation as a European hub for companies blending music and innovation.

Daniel Ek signals plans for 'a much better version of Spotify'

CEO Daniel Ek outlined two things Spotify is doing to juice the growth of its free tier. “First, we’re intensifying our efforts to improve the impact of our marketing, and we believe there are a number of levers to pull over the upcoming quarters,” he told analysts.

Deezer Posts Double-Digit H1 2024 Revenue Jump, Eyes Profitability Under Incoming CEO Alexis Lanternier

Paris-headquartered Deezer, now set to welcome a new CEO in September, just recently unveiled its half-year financials.

AudioStrip's Quest for Perfect Source Separation

The ability to deconstruct an audio master into its individual stems is a foundational element of Music AI. This technology is reshaping music production, unleashing new creative potential and offering innovative solutions to longstanding challenges.

Transition from solo acts to a complete symphony with AI

AI is already reshaping the future of storytelling and creative work. New modalities like image and video have made rich storytelling mediums available to more people, faster than ever before, leading to a profound impact on the future of creativity.

UMG calls out subscriber slowdown at some big music services

Business continues to be good for Universal Music Group, which published its latest quarterly financial results yesterday.

Céline Dion Sees Global Spike in Streams After Soaring Comeback

Her performance of 'L'Hymne à l'amour' at the Paris Olympics opening ceremony on July 26 has led to a jump in streaming numbers for Dion as well as the song's original performer, Edith Piaf.

Found a Tool to Remove Vocals, Backtracks & Instruments From Any Song in Less Than 60 Seconds

With LALAL.AI, you can isolate or remove any element of a song—be it vocals, backtracks, drums, bass, piano, synths, or any other instrument.

Robbie Robertson Tribute Concert To Feature Trey Anastasio, Eric Clapton, Bobby Weir & More

“Life Is a Carnival: A Musical Celebration of Robbie Robertson” will feature performances of Robbie’s songs from both his solo career and time with The Band. The Forum will host the concert 50 years after serving as the last stop on The Band’s 1974 tour with Bob Dylan.

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